Difference between revisions of "Measure Distance on the Map"

Revision as of 18:08, 19 September 2013

The button allows you to measure lines, polylines, and polygons on the map.

	The Measure Distance functionality is available only if you are using a projected coordinate system. The functionality is disabled if the coordinate system you are using is unknown or geographic. See Change the Map Projection for more details.

To measure distances on the map:

The Measure window displays.

Measure Window

Measure Window Buttons
Button	Description
	Measures a line.
	Measures an area.
	Returns the length, perimeter, area, or coordinates of a feature.
	Calculates the sum of consecutive measurements.
	Allows you to change the measurement units for distance or area.
	Clears the measurements.
	Allows you to change the measurement type between Planar, Geodesic, Loxodrome, and Great Eliptic.

	The button is not functional. To measure the perimeter of a polygon, measure each line of the polygon to get the approximate perimeter.

Click the points of the line or polygon that you would like to measure. To indicate the last point, double-click the last point of the line or polygon.

The measurement displays in the Measure window.

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 | width="475pt" | '''Description'''
 |-
-| [[Image:MeasureLineBtn.png]] || Measures a line.
+| [[Image:MeasureLineBtn.png|Measure Line]] || Measures a line.
 |-
-| [[Image:MeasureAreaBtn.png]] || Measures an area.
+| [[Image:MeasureAreaBtn.png|Measure and Area]] || Measures an area.
 |-
-| [[Image:ReturnBtn.png]] || Returns the length, perimeter, area, or coordinates of a feature.
+| [[Image:ReturnBtn.png|Measure a Feature]] || Returns the length, perimeter, area, or coordinates of a feature.
 |-
-| [[Image:CalculateBtn.png]] || Calculates the sum of consecutive measurements.
+| [[Image:CalculateBtn.png|Show Total (on/off)]] || Calculates the sum of consecutive measurements.
 |-
-| [[Image:ChgUnitBtn.png]] || Allows you to change the measurement units or type.
+| [[Image:ChgUnitBtn.png|Choose Units]] || Allows you to change the measurement units for distance or area.
 |-
 | [[Image:ClrMeasureBtn.png]] || Clears the measurements.
+|-
+| [[Image:ChgUnitBtn.png|Choose Measurement Type]] || Allows you to change the measurement type between Planar, Geodesic, Loxodrome, and Great Eliptic.
 |}